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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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